Cotes de la Charite Chardonnay Les Penitents Alphonse Mellot 2020 750ml

Côtes de la Charité

Chardonnay Les Penitents 2020

750ml

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White

Chardonnay

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Description

The Les Pénitents from Alphonse Mellot is a new world expression of Chardonnay from their sun exposed Côtes de la Charité vineyards. Grown on clay-limestone soils, this cuvée combines warmth,... Read More

Food Pairing

White Meat

Cheese

Shellfish

Occasion

Everyday Enjoyment

Alcohol : 13%

Color

Pale Medium Deep

Body

Light Medium Full

Dryness

Sweet Dry Very Dry

Fruitiness

Low Moderate High

DESCRIPTION

The Les Pénitents from Alphonse Mellot is a new world expression of Chardonnay from their sun exposed Côtes de la Charité vineyards. Grown on clay-limestone soils, this cuvée combines warmth, soft texture, acidity and oak vanilla notes. Vinified and aged in Burgundy barrels, it expresses tropical fruit, soft texture, and a long, elegant finish, offering a Californian style with a Loire Valley soul.

EYE

This Chardonnay reveals a brilliant pale-gold color with silver highlights, clear and luminous in the glass. Its appearance suggests both freshness and depth.

NOSE

The bouquet is refined and expressive, offering aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach. Subtle hints of hazelnut, vanilla, and chalky minerality add elegance and complexity.

MOUTH

On the palate, it is vibrant and balanced, with flavors of citrus, pear, and a touch of brioche. The lively acidity brings tension and length, while the fine texture creates a smooth, polished mouthfeel. The finish is long and mineral, leaving a clean, precise impression.

PAIRING

Perfect with grilled fish, scallops, or creamy poultry dishes, it also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, risotto, or vegetable tarts. Its elegance makes it equally suited as an aperitif or for refined dining.

Alphonse Mellot

Alphonse Mellot is one of the most iconic producers of Sancerre, with a winemaking history dating back to the 16th century. In addition to their famed Sancerre wines, the Mellot family produces Les Pénitents wines in the Côtes de la Charité, focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that highlight the region’s potential for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines.

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Loire

With 2,000 years of history featuring kings'castles and fortresses, the Loire Valley is home to 31 appelations, starting in the Muscadet to the west near the Atlantic Ocean, passing by Chinon, Vouvray and the Touraine in the middle, to end to the famous village of Sancerre, located all the way to the East. This region cultivates 24 grape varietals which offer a very diverse tasting and culinary experience. From mineral whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc or Melon de Bourgogne (aka grape use in Muscadet) to light and spicy reds, such as Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir or Gamay. It is also France's third largest wine growing region, featuring a temperate climate and diverse terroirs influenced by the Atlantic ocean and the proximity of the Loire river. Enjoy white loire wines with goat cheese or seafood, and the reds with spicy cuisine and vegeterian dishes.

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